FoodTools Soap Cutter Machines

Whether you are an at home hobbyist cutting individual soap bars, a small business startup slicing multiple bars, or a large scale commercial soap producer looking to automate your portioning process FoodTools has the right solution for you.

Choosing the right mold and cutter system will help you maximize your production. The first step is to figure out how many cubic inches a pound of wet soap is by measuring its dimensions.

Choosing a Soap Cutter

There are several different types of soap cutter machines available on the market. Some are able to cut multiple bars at one soap cutter machine time, while others can cut just a single bar. The type of soap cutter you need depends on your particular soapmaking process and the type of molds and cutting systems that you use.

If you are making large-scale batches of soap, a professional-grade cutter is a must. These can save you hours of work, and they are designed to handle the high volume of production. These are generally electric or pneumatic and require minimal human labor. They are also safer than hand-cutter models and have built-in safety equipment to protect your hands from the sharp wires when you are cutting your soap.

Many commercial and artisanal soap makers use a flat slab mold with a wire bar grid cutter to cut their finished products. Depending on the soap product consistency and makeup, a FoodTools portioning machine may be a more efficient way to cut larger blocks of ingredients into individual portions. The 5AF wire harp machine is an effective tool for this, but success depends on the specifics of each block.

There are several different types of soap cutter tools on the market, including straight cutters that create straight edges and wavy edge cutters that offer a more exfoliating finish. These soap cutters are usually made from stainless steel or another durable material. They can be used in conjunction with soap molds that have built-in cutting guides for even cuts. There are also rotary cutters that spin a blade in a circular motion to cut the soap into individual bars.

Soap Cutter Accessories

Sooner or later, every soapmaker who wants to produce enough to make a profit needs to get serious about cutting all those bars. Cutting equipment runs the gamut from simple and cheap to elaborate and expensive.

The simplest solution is to use a knife, but this takes a lot of effort, produces ugly bars if not done perfectly, and wastes a lot of soap. For those who want to cut multiple logs from a large block, there are screw-drive splitters available that are operated by turning a wheel or crank. These can cut a block into several (12 or more) logs. But you still need a separate cutter to cut those logs into individual bars.

For larger productions, electric and pneumatic cutters are available. These can be a bit pricey, but they pay for themselves by saving the cost of hourly labor, payroll taxes and insurance.

For the best results, a wire cutter is recommended. These use sharp SUS304 stainless steel wires to quickly and neatly cut your soap. They are fully assembled and ready to use, and come with five replacement wires and three adjusting tools. They are fast, efficient, and easy to clean.

Soap Cutter Safety

Soap making is a fun and creative hobby, but it can also be dangerous if safety precautions are not taken. When working with soap, especially cutting it, you must wear gloves to protect your skin from the caustic lye that is used in soap making. It is also important to check the pH level of your soap before using it. A pH level of 8 to 10 indicates that the soap is safe to use. If the soap has a higher pH level, it may need to cure for longer before being used.

If you plan to make large quantities of soap, you may want to consider investing in a professional cutter. These machines are designed to cut a block or log of soap into bars of a certain size. They can be equipped with either a wire or knife cutter and are often made from stainless steel. They are easy to operate and can handle large quantities of soap with ease.

A manual screw-drive splitter is not as effortless as electric or pneumatic equipment, but it is cheaper and still allows you to cut multiple logs of soap into individual bars at once. A manually operated screw-drive splitter typically has a grid of wires that you can move by turning a crank or wheel, allowing you to cut a large block of soap into many smaller logs.

Soap Cutter Maintenance

Depending on the type of soap cutter you choose, there are different maintenance procedures that should be followed. Some are more complex than others, but all are necessary for keeping your soap cutting machine in working order. The most important thing is to keep the blade clean and sharp. If the blade becomes dull or damaged, it will not be able to cut the soap correctly. This will result in a poorly-cut bar of soap that may have uneven thickness or rough edges.

If you have a large block of soap, you can use a screw-drive splitter to break it into multiple logs. This type of equipment is not as effortless to use as an electric or pneumatic splitter, but it can save you time and money by reducing the amount of labor required.

Another option for soap cutter maintenance is to replace the cutter blades regularly. This will help to ensure that the soap is cut consistently and evenly, which will improve the quality of the final bar of soap. Additionally, replacing the cutting soap cutter machine blades will help to extend the life of your soap cutter machine.

We manufacture a wide range of Soap Cutting and Stamping Machine that is used to cut the extruded soap bars exiting from the plodder into fixed lengths. The output from the plodder can either be cut into billets for presentation to the stamping machine or cut into blocks of finished laundry soap.